Dublin Christian Academy

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Dublin Christian Academy
Address
106 Page Road
Dublin, New Hampshire, 03444
 United States
Information
School type Private, boarding and day
Motto Qui esse sumus nunc venimus
Denomination Non-denominational
Established 1964
CEEB Code 300144
President Mr. Kevin Moody
Teaching staff 15 (as of 2007-08)[1]
Grades K-12
Gender Co-educational
Enrollment 107 (as of 2007-08)[1]
Student to teacher ratio 7.2 (as of 2007-08)[1]
Campus size 200 acres (0.81 km2)
Campus type Rural
Color(s) Blue and Gold
Mascot Stag
Website http://www.dublinchristian.org/

Dublin Christian Academy is a private Christian school located in Dublin, New Hampshire. Founded in 1964, the school serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

History

The school came into being through the donation of Staghead Farm by F. Nelson Blount and family to establish a Christian school. Florida pastor Melvin Moody and his brother Leon Moody were brought in as school administrators and the school opened its doors on September 8, 1964.

Extracurricular activities

Student organizations and activities include an art association, chorale, debate, drama, and Team America Rocketry Challenge.[2]

Athletics

Dublin Christian Academy fields teams in interscholastic competition in basketball (boys' and girls'), boys' soccer and girls' volleyball. Intramural sports available include alpine skiing, baseball, bicycling, cheerleading, flag football, ice skating, snowboarding and softball. The Dublin boys basketball team won the state and regional championships in 2009 and 2011. The soccer team made it to 8 straight state finals, winning the 2009 finals in penalty kicks. The girls' volleyball team went to the state tournament in 2010.

Notable alumni

  • Dana Huntley '68,[3] editor of British Heritage magazine[4]

Former presidents

  • Dr. Melvin Moody
  • Dr. Leon Moody, 1995-2004[5]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "School Detail for Dublin Christian Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2009-06-08. 
  2. Wolfe, John (2009-05-31). "Merrimack Rocket Club competes in national event". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2009-06-08. "Other New Hampshire schools attending the competition included Dublin Christian Academy and the New Hampshire Aerospace Academy." 
  3. "Dana Huntley leads an interesting life". Petersborough Transcript. 1983-11-10. p. 15. Retrieved 2009-06-08. 
  4. "Cavalier Heritage of Colonial Virginia". The Balch Column. Thomas Balch Library. Winter/Spring 2006. Retrieved 2009-06-08. 
  5. "Who's What Where". Boston Globe. 1994-12-11. "Dr. Leon Moody has been appointed president of Dublin Christian Academy in Dublin." 

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Coordinates: 42°52′43″N 72°2′13″W / 42.87861°N 72.03694°W / 42.87861; -72.03694

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